Hunters and nurses and a Berlin border escape
The piece notes 17 million Americans will hunt 225 million days this year with 400 hunting deaths and six times more wounded. It highlights a federal $287.6 million five year plan to expand nursing education and facilities. It ends with a tale of a dog in East Germany and a family escape cargo pulled from a West Berlin checkpoint by divers with wives and 11 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Congress
Harro
Landwehr Canal
West Berlin
Redmasters
West Area
S.A
Ladies for Lyndon Meeting Set for Tuesday
Gillespie County invites all women to a Ladies For Lyndon organizational meeting on Tuesday September 29 from 3 to 6 pm at the Security State Bank and Trust building South Crockett Street. Speakers will include Betty Weimhmer Stonewall Mrs Grenard Pitts Brownwood and Mrs Speedy Hicks Bandera offering remarks and support for Lyndon B Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Security State Bank and ‘Trust
South Crockett Street
Can Thance
Gillespie
Lyndon B. Johnson
Betty Weimhemmer
Stonewall
Democratic — Executive Committee
Gronard Pitts
Brownwood
Speedy” Hicks
Bandera
John B. Connally
Pitts
Ganesaw
Hicks
American Legion Holds Barbecue and Announces Meeting
The American Legion held its annual barbecue supper at Community Park on September 19 serving barbecue with all the trimmings to about 75 attendees. The Legion and Auxiliary will meet October 2 at the Legion Hut for their regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Youth attend CYO convention at La Villita San Antonio
Four members of the Youth Society of St. Anthony's Church attended the CYO convention in San Antonio last Sunday. Barbara Fritz was elected president, with Jeanette and Annie Frances Lange as officers, and Catharine Lange chairing the Eucharistic committee. About 2000 people joined a lively program with youth workshops, a Mexican supper, and a talent show of about 90 acts at La Villita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony's Church
CYO
San Antonio
Barbara Fritz
Jeanette
Annie Frances Lange
Catharine Lange
la Villita
Harper Young Homemakers Celebrate State Week
Harper Chapter observes State Young Homemaker Week with a schedule of church flowers display public information in a drug store window meal planning deeds for the sick and a tea for Future Homemakers. Members travel to the Area meeting in Austin with officers and delegates elected and listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Austin
Gondolher Hotel
Sharlene Sultemeier
Joyce Bode
Joyce Lange
Carol Cochran
Kitty Harper
Ernestine Feller
Adeline Honig
Darlene McDougall
Rita Harper
Sally Marschall
Nancy Bode
Nora Cornell
Evelyn Barrett
Erlene Dunn
All-Out Campaign for LBJ In Gillespie County
Gillespie County Democratic officials organized an all-out drive for Lyndon B. Johnson aiming for a strong statewide showing in the November election. A Fredericksburg headquarters will employ a full-time secretary, with Stonewall serving as local headquarters amid the community's LBJ branding. An organizational meeting is planned for Oct. 15 at the former Security State Bank site on South Crockett Street. Absentee voting begins Oct. 14 with Oct. 30 as the cutoff at the county clerk’s office. past absentee totals 1952 106 and 1960 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Democratic Executive Committee
Kermitt Hahne's
Stonewall
LBJ
Lyndon B. Johnson
United States
Security State Bank and Trust
South Crockett Street
Johnson
Felix Scherer
Saint Anthony Church Benefit Dinner Planned
The St. Anthony's Catholic Church committee has set Sunday October 18 for a benefit dinner and bazaar. Committee members are Frank Staudt Chester Tatseh and Roman Stebling with Rev A A Giller heading the group. Scherer notes poll tax receipts are needed for absentee ballots.
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St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Baguar
Harper Centenna
Frank Staudt
Chester Tatseh
Roman Stebling
A A Giller
Scherer
Holt McDougall Nuptials in StaplesTexas Sept 12
First Baptist Church Staples Texas hosted the wedding of Caro Lou Holt and John Warren McDougall on Saturday September 12. Parents are A W Holt of San Marcos and Warren McDougall of Harper. The Rev Russell Mitchell officiated with music by Sandra Mauldin and decor by local sponsors.
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First Baptist Church
Staples
Texas
Caro Lou Holt
John Warren McDougall
A. W. Holt
San Marcos
Warren McDougall
Harper
Russell Mitchell
Sandra Mauldin
Fredericksburg
Jean Holt
Bride
Casad
Ing Carmations
Lahes
The
Valles
San Antonis
Kathy Wagoner
Avanell Oliver
San Mateos
David Hoodl
Charles Schiadero O
Commerce
Horace Vickers
San Antonio
Glen Ashby
Austin
Timothy Holt
Larus Holt
Steve Holt
Joan Holt
Lois Saccas
Lamar Saccas
Willie Rae Ohiver
San Marcos High School
Southwest ‘Tersas State College
Young Homemakers Met September 8 at Harper High School
The Young Homemakers met September 8 in Harper High School’s Homemaking Cottage. Mrs. Alice Frazer of Mason discussed drying flowers and foliages for fall arrangements, noting chemical and upside down methods. The group planned activities for Young Homemakers Week including displays, a Coke Party, and a Little Sister Award leading to a scholarship.
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Alice Frazer
Mason
Harper High School
Frazer
Herman Spaeth
Sharlene Sultemeier
Joyce Bode
Harper Drug Store
FAIA
FHA
State Association of Young Homemakers of Texas
Fredericksburg
Gondolie
Austin
Texas Youth Rodeo Winners At Stonewall Announced
TYRA contest results from Stonewall include first through fourth in Bareback Riding Calf Roping Barrels and Barrel Race events. Winners include Al Wagner Kerrville and Wayne Brown Hallettsville with times from 17.9 to 19.8 seconds. Trophies sponsored by local businesses.
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TYRA
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce
Stonewall
al Wagner
Kerrville
Donald Korenek
Alvin
al Bissett
Bay City
Rusty Walker
Baytown
Little Red Barn
Robert Kaderli
Wayne Brown
Hallettsville
Wayne Whitworth
Harper
Marvin Mills
Flores- Wilie
George Spiller
Brady
Sugar and Spice Shop
Hasket Fine
Barre
Barbara Green
Blanco
Carol Smith
Dale
Kay Wheeler
Medina
Cherry Rose
Comfort
Kermitt Hahne
Harper PTA Meeting Moves to October Fun Night
The Harper PTA will meet October 1 at 3 PM with Mr Dunn as program lead on Physical Fitness of Harper School. Fall Festival plan by Mrs. Robert Fritz to be presented. October meeting features Family Fun Night with covered dish and games for members and families. Trophies announced for Goat Hair Pulling and Pole Bending events with sponsors Simon J Burg & Sons Sprayer Co and Weinheimer & Son.
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Harper P
T. A
Dunn
Harper School
Robert Fritz
Joyce Lange
Joyce Bode
Evelyn Barrett
Erlene Dunn
Weinheimer & Son
Alvin Weinheimer Sr
Alvin Weinheimer Jr
Peach
Fred Bryant
Linda Mauldin
San Antonio
Tom Gary
Connie Wilson
Victoria
Buda
Bonnie Burnett
Gordon Hyatt
Burnet
Paulette Norris
Everett Cramer
Wharton
Woods
Sinclair
Harold Woods
Eckert & Son
Benno Eckert
James
Eckert
Randa Raine
Uvalde
Frances Carpenter
Sar Angelo
Connie Compton
Ith
Barbara Green
Blanco
B's
Frederick S. Burg
Randy Hull
Kerrville
Frankie Ann Smith
Round Mountain
Bresida Hermann
Robstown
Capitol Plastic Art Company
Gene Lyeta
Helotes
Raedy Brown
Houston
Gary Deike
Hye
Bulls Wise
Man
Splewburn
Moldertauer Gas Rage
Hahne
Walte Moldenhauer
Emil Hahre
Felis
Livhng
Johnson City
Dal Malechek
Stonewall
Don Sebille
Atestin
Sloan Wiliams
Hungerford
Jimms Hedtick
Orange
Lethlene Greinwald
Mo Flteuwat
Dickie Mangold
Ro Bo Wilson
E. J. Leis
Bee Cave
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Ladies For Lyndon” Organization
Harper Young Homemakers
Young Homemakers of
Division of Home and Family Life Education
Texas Education Agency
Harper Chapter
Sally Marshall
Mary Gamel
Las Vegas
Nevada
RK. J. Gamel
Herbert Gamel
Harper and the
Hall Country
A. A. Wendel of
Doss
Max Lange
W. L. Robinson and Son of
Fred Nabers
Ouo
Kalmund
Moellendorf
Perry Wanner
Theo Oehlers
Jon Gillespie County
Toy Atten
Radio Post
Lorenz Wendel
Mesd
Bill Unash
Henry Nailhouse
George Chapelas
Otto Itz
R. L. Dubase
Dallas
Holt-McDougall
Presbyterian
David Schmidt
Watkins Tory
E. L. Stevens
Plane
Charlie Rogers
Lewis
Stevens
Mesdames Watkins ‘Tarr
L. Stevens
Arthur Sanger
Lewis Wilson
Oliver Hopt
Klaper
U. S. 290
Pedernales River Bridge
Pedernales
Otto Rahe
LCRA
EB. Eckerle
Chas. Barrett
Harper Bankers
Otto Spaeth
Victor Marschall
Haper
Upper Reservation
Henry Frantzen
Luckenbach
Harper Herald
Chas. Balrett
Mr. Eckerle
Alex Knopp
Spring Creek
Albert Manei
Lan
Normin J. Dietel
Marshall Creek
Llano Road
Lawrence Segners Pecan Grove
Palo Alto Creek
Liang Road
Reuben Geistweidt
Milton Wendel
Loyal Valley
Hugo Moellering
Enchanted Rock Road
Felix Hahn Jr
Herman Mund
Cherry Springs
Hugo Weinheimmer
Stone Wall
Tenry Baethge
Reinhold Beyerold
Center Point
Harper Pta
Bubba Whitewood of
Pettus
Fred Whitewood
Archie Aten
H. O. Luth
Kervaille
Tig
Moone
Big
Southwest
Mooney
Sloan Williamston Donkey
Stonewall Rodeo Arena
Charles Stone
A. K. Falkenburg
Otto Schumann
Piroto
Radio
Dale Malechek
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